artpainter, I really want to let you know that anything that has happened regarding me is not personal at all and you have not done anything to offend me. Honestly, this is a really rough time for me right now. I am drained both physically and emotionally. My son had 2 doctor appointments today and I have my appointment tomorrow. The appointments are so draining because I have to drive over an hour to these appointments and it is a huge drain.

I do think about you often and I have always appreciated your kind and supportive words. I'd love to know how you are doing and where you are at with your health issues. ANy more talk of surgery?

hippimom, my dear, i know it isn't personal;you are going through he.. now, i know that,hun. and i know how much stress you have w/your son & your own health problems;i wouldn't be much of a friend if i didn't understand all that as best i can from what you have said...you need space, just as we all do, i didn't think i had offended you(i only went onto the lupus because i did not know how else to locate you, not having an e-mail address, etc, so i was really glad you said you stop by cfs to check posts...thanks!!i think of you often also & miss you;what will be will be& i think in time, we will be able to talk more. i think things will be ok somehow...i truly do. patience, patience... (i need to learn to indent!) i haven't had mri yet;will let u know, however, when i know sonething...i am scared off & on;but what will be will be, that is all that i know, girl...so, hun, don't worry;you & i are fine;no problem.please keep me posted as much as u can, dear friend...tc;thanks so much for post hugs from painter...& much love